Avon Valley Beginners SUP Lesson

Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult on the water

​​We offer 2-hour 'ready to ride' lessons at our location where we take advantage of calm, protected waters and slow river traffic. It's also packed with wildlife!

In this 2-hour lesson, you will learn about the paddle-board and paddle, you will move from kneeling on the board to standing up, learn paddle strokes, turns, tricks, have a few games and if time allows, you can try out a SUP rescue technique! If you complete the various parts of the session and you are 12+, you can also walk away with a "ready to SUP" card that shows that you can safely sup on inland waterways.

During your time with us:

1. Stand up paddleboard
2. Paddle
3. Safety Leash
4. PFD / Buoyancy aids
5. Wetsuits (£5 to hire). 

Lessons will be 1 instructor to a maximum of 6 clients. 

We can't promise you won't get wet!

Arriving on site:

As you drive over the small humpback bridge, take the next right to Avon Valley Farm before you enter the Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park. Follow this road, over a couple of speed bumps and turn left, following the signs where you will arrive at our car park. Please head to the reception to book in.

If you are following a sat nav then type in BS31 1TS.

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Customer Notice: You will be on the River Avon (between Bath and Bristol), which is home to various wildlife up and down the river. Like any other open-water source, please do your best not to ingest the water as there is a small risk that you could catch something as the river is accessed by the local wildlife. Should you feel ill after the session, please let us know asap so we can keep track of your progress. Should it worsen, please see your local GP and let them know you have been playing in the river so they can perform the correct medical checks.

1. Under 18's accompanied by an adult on the water.
2. Children over the age of 12.
3. Able to swim 25 metres.

1. Swimwear, Shorts/Boardies
2. Old trainers/water boots
3. Towel
4. Glasses strap if needed
5. Wetsuit if owned
6. Water or drink
7. Hand gel
8. PPE if needed

All other equipment will be supplied.

Wetsuit Hire is £5

1. Learn about equipment.
2. Paddle techniques.
3. Standing Up.
4. Turning techniques.
5. Rescue/safety.
6. Games and challenges.
7. Surroundings/Wildlife